New ZealandAssaults on hospital staff jump 30% in two yearsMore than 7700 assaults on hospital staff were reported in the past year.22 Sep 06:57 AM
New ZealandMan avoids heftier sentence as Crown can't prove his age at time of sexual offendingAshley Owen is now aged 22, but was either 17 or 18 when he met an underage girl.22 Sep 05:27 AM
PremiumEnergyEnergy security or emissions risk: What Huntly's new coal deal really meansGenesis has struck a deal with BT Mining to supply coal for the Huntly Power Station.22 Sep 01:10 AM
PremiumEditorialEditorial: AC/DC, Katy Perry, Oasis all have one thing in common - and it's not NZ21 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumOpinionLady Deborah Chambers KC: A troubling decision on the child sex offender register21 Sep 03:00 AM
Lifestyle'Resilience is what we need': How restoring native forests could future-proof NZ21 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandHardship on both sides: The unusual tenancy battle leaving a landlord and her tenants in turmoil21 Sep 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe making of Marokopa's 'monster': Tom Phillips' childhood, hobbies and descentBefore he abducted his children, Phillips was both their father - and home school teacher.20 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Iwi's message is clear – it is open for businessOPINION: Talks with Samsung, Hyundai and Pacific leaders signal its global ambitions.20 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk gang member pulled loaded shotgun from under sleeping children and fired it'I just fired a shot into the air,' Tiaki James Wahanga O Te Rangi Riki told police.20 Sep 04:00 AM
New ZealandFractured whānau: Grandson appointed guardian after fight over kaumātua's care goes to courtJudge says feuding whānau had 85-year-old's best interests at heart but couldn't agree.20 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandNot-so-shared-driveway: Misleading information sees real estate salespeople fined $21,000A father-and-son sales team failed to tell buyers about potential defects on a property.19 Sep 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Distressing incident': Two cops badly attacked by dog during arrestBoth officers were taken to hospital, one requiring surgery.19 Sep 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandKiller’s prison diary: The life, times, and confessions of an infamous murdererInside the mind of transgender killer Bronwyn Warwick.19 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandThief who has been stealing for half his life wants to quit after $25k crime spreeCole Jenkins' loot included everything from power tools to groceries and spanned regions.19 Sep 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: Reserve Bank needs to cut deep to get economy movingOPINION: The Reserve Bank should make a super-sized cut to get the economy back on track.19 Sep 05:00 PM
RacingBattle for 3-year-old filly supremacy heats up at EllerslieEllerslie offers a series of fascinating head-to-head clashes of exciting gallopers today.19 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSimon Wilson's Love this City: Density, sewage, term limits and quotes of the week Opinion: Why Brown says greenfields growth is bad for Auckland’s future.19 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu'Respecting the language of this country': Sky commentators asked to speak te reoSpecialist te reo Māori speakers are being brought in to commentate, and upskill others.19 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ breeder pioneers Australian White sheepRoger Ramsey imported 15 live stud ewes from Australia in February 2023. 19 Sep 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Why can’t I do that?’: The moment that sparked a te reo journeyNorthland dad's children are raised in full te reo Māori immersion schooling.19 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandStash of guns, cash found in Auckland Airbnb: Cops bust alleged drug-smuggling ringEleven people have been arrested, nearly $1m in cash seized, haul of drugs taken. 19 Sep 05:56 AM
RacingTaika claims first running of Great NZ Hurdle Hawke's Bay team celebrates another major jumps race success at Te Aroha.19 Sep 04:47 AM
New ZealandFather vs son: Tractor feud tears family business apartJustice ruled it was ‘improbable’ anyone but Lance Clark took the tractor.19 Sep 03:30 AM
Crime'Great work by our officers': Gun and ammo seized after police pursuitMan in court after stolen car leads police to firearm and ammunition.19 Sep 03:27 AM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: NZ 'far down the queue' for bankruptcy, Willis resignation questionOPINION: NZ's debt sits at 39% of GDP, far less than Japan, Britain and the United States.19 Sep 02:20 AM
WorldMI6 launches dark web portal Silent Courier to recruit spies against RussiaThe portal is MI6’s first official presence on the dark web. 19 Sep 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumStock takesStock Takes: What to make of the Fed's latest move, and the big bounce of 2025 The NZ sharemarket has recovered 12% from its lows in April this year. 18 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyFirst XV rugby: Herald’s annual awardsCovering the latest developments in schools rugby.18 Sep 07:31 PM
New ZealandWoman rescued by bystanders after ex forces her into car, strangles her while speedingCarey Goodwin told the woman he was going to crash the car and kill them both.18 Sep 07:00 PM